The keystone state was named for its role in the struggle for independence and in the unification of the states for form a new nation. But it equally applies to Pennsylvania's position as a bridge across to the Appalachian Mountains, linking the east coast to Lake Erie and the Midwest.
Philadelphia, a major port and once the largest city in North America, is full of history drawing millions of visitors every year to follow the walking trail through Independence National Historical Park. The city also has many fine museums, parks and gardens and a lively cultural scene.
Pittsburgh, with its more industrial heritage, enjoys a beautiful location where two rivers meet to form the Ohio, attractions include many museums, the Science Centre, Pittsburgh Zoo, the National Aviary, river cruises, floating nightclubs, and inclined tramways affording panoramic views from the surrounding hills.
In scenic Pennsylvania there's something for everyone: family resorts and honeymoon retreats in the Pocono Mountains, charming inns of Bucks County, lakes and waterfalls, boating and fishing, historic sites, gardens and the superb Wyeth art museum in the Brandywine Valley, the famous Civil War battlefield and Eisenhower farmhouse at Gettysburg and the Amish and Mennonites of Lancaster County.